Connie Marcum Wong Poet Elegy

Death's Cold Hand

Easter brings back sad memories. 
My mother died on Good Friday.
She was a bible scholar and quoted
Jesus's words every day to us kids.
I remember her love for lavender,
Her operatic gentle voice singing to us.
How she loved little children with joy
And what a great grandmother she was.

4-4-19

Writing Challenge 1- April, 2019 -
Its All About 8 - Poetry Contest
Sponsor Dear Heart

2. Elegy
1. Death's Cold Hand

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Andrea Dietrich April 28, 2019 at 3:49 PM ahhh,I HAD seen this one even earlier than the other day!! I thought it looked a little familiar to me. I am glad to see this gem got a win. Connie Marcum Wong April 28, 2019 at 5:49 PM Yes I posted it at PFT on Easter. Because my mother died on Good Friday I was inspired to write this. Thank you Andrea. xxoo

Sara Kendrick April 25, 2019 at 6:45 AM I have read your creative winning work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Constance La France April 23, 2019 at 11:01 AM Connie, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deeply emotional write, your love for your mother shines bright !

Charles Melody Lightning Ink April 22, 2019 at 12:03 PM A sad lovely poem, my Dad died on a good Friday too. But I am very optimistic that a time is quickly come when death will be disgraced. Great poem.

John Gondolf April 21, 2019 at 5:47 PM Such wonderful memories of your mother, Connie. Congrats on your win. John

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2019 at 5:40 PM wow, this is just beautiful, Connie!! How did everything go for you today? Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:08 AM Fine Andrea. Thank you. I have to buy a new computer with Windows 10 to transfer all my files to it by the end of the year. I really dread trying to learn how to deal with a new computer. How is it now that you are back home? xxoo

Lindsay Laurie April 18, 2019 at 6:06 PM Hello Connie … unfortunately for many people, festive seasons can always have sad undertones when a death has occurred at that time, which becomes a memorial time each year - thank you Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:09 AM Thank you Lindsay. Easter Blessings. xxoo

Line Gauthier April 18, 2019 at 12:54 AM What a lovely lady. Wonderful tribute, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:09 AM Thank you very much Line. Easter Blessings. xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose April 17, 2019 at 5:58 PM My mom almost died two years ago on my birthday but she asked God to extend her life and he did, "I told her that if she had died on my birthday it would have been an honor" , still she died in August, this year, when the flowers were in latent bloom. xo Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2019 at 11:33 PM I really believe her subconscious mind chose that day on purpose for her to depart. Thank you very much Vie. I adore Autumn and that is the time of year I would like to pass away. I am sorry for your loss. xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose April 17, 2019 at 5:57 PM What an honor it must have been for her to go on the day of our Christs suffering. It sounds to me that she was an exemplary Christian, who lovingly devoted her life to those she loved, and her Faith inclusive, Winning wishes Connie,xo

Tom Cunningham April 17, 2019 at 5:12 PM A beautiful tribute to your mother Connie, and what lovely memories that you have of her. Tom.

Robert Lindley April 17, 2019 at 5:09 PM A great tribute poem and you are blessed to had such a beloved mother.... A fav.. an inspiring jewel to be sure.. Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:11 AM Thank you very much Robert. I wish my grandkids had gotten to know her. thank you so much for the Fave. xxoo

Vijay Pandit April 17, 2019 at 3:02 PM Death's cold hand takes us all eventually, but some in our lives leave behind a cherished memory..I enjoyed this tribute you wrote to your mother, Connie..she had to be special to die on Good Friday. A touching memorial this is! Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:12 AM It was very fitting for her, knowing the bible so well. Thank you Vijay. Have a Blessed Easter. xxoo